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Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event on July 4, 2025 beginning at noon. This year’s festivities will feature the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show and plenty of family fun. Enjoy a patriotic flag-raising ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local elected officials, food trucks, live music, and entertainment throughout the day. As night falls, […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
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Summer Tracks Concert Series: Reedy River String Band
Summer Tracks Concert Series: Reedy River String Band
Named for the river that runs through their hometown, Greenville, SC’s three-year-old Reedy River String Band, features three writers, three lead singers, and three-part harmonies. Combined with frontman Sterling Waite’s multi-instrumental prowess, this trio’s larger than life sound defies their numbers and transcends their bluegrass influences and instrumentation.
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Coon Dog Day Festival
Coon Dog Day Festival
Mark your calendar for the third Saturday of May and the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival. One of the great spring traditions in Saluda, this year's one-day event will feature 100 artists across a range of media as well as live music and entertainment and the return of the popular Children's Tent. The festival runs […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
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An Appalachian Summer Festival: Annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk
An Appalachian Summer Festival: Annual Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Walk
The nationally recognized Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the university campus for decades. Join juror Joseph Bigley as he leads the outdoor tour of the 10 sculptures he selected as finalists for this year’s competition. Bigley is the Executive Director of the Western North Carolina Sculpture […]
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Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Ecusta Trail
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Ecusta Trail
Come join the Grand Opening celebration of the first 6 miles of the Ecusta Trail! There’s something for everyone, so come to the ceremony and then walk, ride, run or roll down the trail and enjoy the festivities! Schedule of Events 2:00 PM – Opening Ceremony Join us at the Hendersonville Welcome Center Trailhead Pavilion […]
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Canyoneering and Waterfall Rappelling Festival Weekend
Canyoneering and Waterfall Rappelling trips all weekend long. Perfect weekend adventure for a family or individual wanting to learn more about the sport of waterfall rappelling and canyoneering. Includes learning how to rappel, rappelling waterfalls, rock climbing, hiking and scrambling.
Front Street Arts and Crafts Festival
Front Street Arts and Crafts Festival
The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show features some of the best regional artisans. There are over 40 booths to display the hand-made craftsmanship of artists from around the region, along with family entertainment and festival food. This festival is the 3rd Saturday in July! (July 19), and there will also be a Dillsboro Maker's […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
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Summer Tracks Concert Series: Ashley Heath and Her Heathens
Summer Tracks Concert Series: Ashley Heath and Her Heathens
Ashley Heath is often described as “Velvet Soul” with her prolific songwriting, strong and airy vocals, bluesy guitar playing, and has garnered national and international attention with her latest album “Something to Believe” released by Organic Records in Asheville, NC in 2022. She also has two previous albums; “Where Hope Never Dies” recorded with her […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
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Saluda Grade Trail Celebration
Saluda Grade Trail Celebration
Join us for a festive event overlooking the rail line near the NC/SC border. Learn about the story of the trail so far and the vision looking forward. Enjoy live music. Connect with fellow friends of the trail. And learn how you can plug in to the effort to move it forward! Downtown Tryon is […]
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Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
